XS Southeast 2015 discussion

[Radioguylogs]

Too kind!

Thanks for all the kind compliments guys.

Threw the wheels back on, loaded it up, and made it to Covington, KY after work today.

See 'ya tomorrow!

[madmax-im]

Hi Ian,
I have a WetSkins suit that works quite well. I have found it and packed it.
Phil

Phil I suspect the Connie to be much like my STs' ..in the rain while you are moving the fairings do an excellent job of keeping most of it off of you...be safe and enjoy sport touring...

[MaximPhil]

Hey Phil- Do u have a Meijer up-there? I saw rain suits there in their hunting section?

Hi Ian,
I have a WetSkins suit that works quite well. I have found it and packed it.
Phil

[IanDMacDonald]

Finally managed to get a new tire mounted to the front. 7 years old and cupping so had to go. Packing to night riding after work to morrow. must find rain suit.
Phil

Hey Phil- Do u have a Meijer up-there? I saw rain suits there in their hunting section?

[jetmechmarty]

Recent Spy Satellite footage has revealed the recent arrival of two vintage Yamahas at the Ironhorse Motorcycle Lodge in Stecoah, NC!

An investigation is currently underway to identify the suspects.

Good! I know that bike, and the owner. He's WINGNUT on here.

[MPittma100]

Spy Satellite

Recent Spy Satellite footage has revealed the recent arrival of two vintage Yamahas at the Ironhorse Motorcycle Lodge in Stecoah, NC!

An investigation is currently underway to identify the suspects.

[MaximPhil]

Finally managed to get a new tire mounted to the front. 7 years old and cupping so had to go. Packing to night riding after work to morrow. must find rain suit.
Phil

[MPittma100]

Pretty bike

A wise move Mike...these roads demand good tires...as you will see...

Good looking Special. Well done. Can't ride in the rain though. I bet you can really sneak up on people with those invisible wheels and tires. LOL

[jetmechmarty]

That and I'm a realist. If I wash it, it will rain.

[madmax-im]

I aint warshin mine either...an I gots new tars too...

[jetmechmarty]

That's it! I'm not going to wash my bike. Lack of dirt won't make it.carve corners any faster.

[XJOK2PLAY]

Beautiful bike, Mike! Nice....

Good decision about new tires.
Great road conditions there... almost like new road surfaces!
But, like Bohn told me at breakfast last year before we rode out for the ride at Deal's Gap (my first time to ride it...)

"Bob, ya know how the roads are in Arkansas? Real twisty, but then after a bit they'll straighten up?"
I replied, "Yes."
He said, "Well, you can forget that happening here! They NEVER straighten up! The curves are RELENTLESS!! They just keep coming! So be careful!"

He was right.

So, your new tires will have plenty of opportunity to get "scuffed".
Highly recommend scuffing them in well before the first group ride.
Ya sure don't want greasy new ones that aren't broken in riding those curves.

Have a blast, wish I could be there, and ride safe!
Bob

[kboehringer]

SWEET BABY JESUS! That is a beautiful bike Mike!!! I'm such a sucker for dark blues/greens, or any color, lol.

DITTO. Absolutely LOVE the blue! Looking forward to seeing this one in person!

KURT

[madmax-im]

Not quite as bad off as Billy's parts bike:



That's the current situation. While polishing it up on Saturday I was shocked to see how worn the tires had become in the past few weeks. They were on it when I bought it 3 years ago. Front was 9 years old , back was 7 years old.

I'll hope to be on the road trailering tomorrow evening. I hope to arrive Thursday night.

I'll scuff up the tires on Friday so I'm not sliding around Saturday morning.

Looking forward to meeting everyone.

A wise move Mike...these roads demand good tires...as you will see...

[IanDMacDonald]

Not quite as bad off as Billy's parts bike:



That's the current situation. While polishing it up on Saturday I was shocked to see how worn the tires had become in the past few weeks. They were on it when I bought it 3 years ago. Front was 9 years old , back was 7 years old.

I'll hope to be on the road trailering tomorrow evening. I hope to arrive Thursday night.

I'll scuff up the tires on Friday so I'm not sliding around Saturday morning.

Looking forward to meeting everyone.

SWEET BABY JESUS! That is a beautiful bike Mike!!! I'm such a sucker for dark blues/greens, or any color, lol.